Student Spotlight

Jade Killikelly ’24, public health major with a chemistry minor with a pre-med specialization has a lot on her mind.

Following a successful voter registration drive that saw 146 students register to vote in Oneonta, the Office of Civic Engagement sponsored vans that drove students – and one Guiding Eyes for the Blind dog – to the polls.

Dr. Kevin Schultz, Physics department chair, brought back his annual Principles of Physics lab, which involves students launching air-pumped rockets across the field.

“This is the most direct example I’ve seen of FlightPath coming to life,” says Career Development Director Peter Bennett of Hartwick’s inaugural Career HOPs.

State Senator James Seward ’73, H ’99 (ret.) and Assembly Member Jen Lunsford ’04 are among many alumni who teach and inspire political science students.

Lauren Kutch ’22 builds confidence in her nursing skills in the Clark Simulation Lab.

Zach Craft ’23 leverages his passion for fishing in an undergraduate research project made possible by his professor.

Part of teaching is not only using your intellect to impart wisdom on your students, but educating from your own lived experiences.

Occupational Health and Safety Manager Osamede (Osa) Evbuomwan saw a need at Hartwick. As an individual dedicated to safety, he’s naturally observant and predisposed to find solutions to tough problems.

FlightPath grew out of both a critical review of Hartwick’s strengths and an objective assessment of what today’s students want and need. Community was one such strength; a sense of belonging was a widespread need.